How much do property management companies in Cheshire charge?

12% to 15% inc VAT on these sheets, some shown as a maximum. Compare VAT, minimum charges and extras as well as the percentage. Caso Complete is 8% plus VAT; 8% of rent + VAT, capped at £150 a month including VAT. Caso Portfolio is 5% plus VAT for two or more properties.

What is the cheapest way to have a Cheshire property managed?

Compare the total annual cost for the work you need. Self-management avoids a management fee but leaves the work and legal responsibilities with you. Caso charges a percentage of collected rent with no setup, renewal or exit fee. The calculator lets you compare your own figures; no company is claimed to be the cheapest.

Do Cheshire property managers charge setup and renewal fees?

Some do. Check the published fee sheet and agreement for setup, renewals, rent reviews and leaving. Caso has no setup, renewal or exit fees. Finding a tenant, repairs and council licence fees are separate costs agreed with you.

Is Caso a letting agent?

Caso manages property; it does not advertise homes or conduct viewings itself. For an empty home we appoint a local letting agent, agree their fee with you in writing before work starts, add nothing and coordinate the process.

Do you cover all of Cheshire?

Yes. Caso manages houses and flats across Cheshire. We check the council licensing position at your exact address. The area links below show the local pages.

Fees compared · 2026

Property management companies in Cheshire

Choosing a property manager in Cheshire starts with the full bill, not the headline percentage. Ask for a fee sheet showing VAT, minimum charges, setup costs, renewals and exit terms. Spread one-off charges over the expected tenancy so you can compare like for like. Then check what the management fee includes. Rent collection, arrears follow-up, inspections, certificates and tenant contact should be explained before you sign. Ask how many working days pass between the tenant paying and the rent reaching your account. Check whether repairs are passed on at the contractor's price or carry a markup. Request evidence of Client Money Protection and redress membership, rather than relying on a badge alone. Local licensing knowledge matters too: the manager should check your exact address and explain any application costs. Finally, get the service, total fees and notice terms in writing. A lower percentage is not always a lower annual cost.

Property management in Cheshire

Property management company fees in Cheshire

Figures as published on each agent's own website on 24 October 2026. Inc VAT where the agent shows it inc VAT. Links go to the agent's fee page. If you are one of these agents and your fees have changed, email contact@caso.property and we will update the table within two working days. Email a correction
Agent	Full management	Setup or tenancy fee	Renewal	Other charges worth knowing	Source
National franchise A, Warrington office	13.2% of rent inc VAT	From £550 inc VAT each time a new tenant is found	£95 inc VAT	Additional inspection £50; annual rent increase £35	Source
National franchise C, Northwich office	11% plus VAT (13.2% inc VAT)	£600 inc VAT setup; £600 inc VAT re-letting	£300 inc VAT	Section 13 rent notice £90; withdrawal after referencing starts £480	Source
National franchise E, Crewe office	11% plus VAT (13.2% inc VAT)	From 50% plus VAT (60% inc VAT); the sheet does not say of which rent period	£95 plus VAT (£114 inc VAT)	Deposit registration £60; extra visit £72	Source
Independent agent, Congleton	Up to 12.5% plus VAT (15% inc VAT)	Up to £495 plus VAT (£594 inc VAT)	Not stated	Additional inspection £108; Section 13 rent notice £144 (fee sheet May 2026)	Source
Independent agent, Wilmslow	Up to 12% of rent inc VAT	One month's rent inc VAT (shown elsewhere on the page as up to 120% of a month's rent)	£240 inc VAT	Deposit registration £42; rent increase negotiation £60	Source
Caso	Complete: 8% plus VAT, 8% of rent + VAT, capped at £150 a month including VAT. Portfolio: 5% plus VAT for two or more properties.	None	None	No exit fee. Third-party costs agreed separately, at cost.	Source

Figures as published on each agent's own website on 24 October 2026. Inc VAT where the agent shows it inc VAT. Links go to the agent's fee page. If you are one of these agents and your fees have changed, email contact@caso.property and we will update the table within two working days. Email a correction

National franchise A, Warrington office

Full management: 13.2% of rent inc VAT
Setup or tenancy fee: From £550 inc VAT each time a new tenant is found
Renewal: £95 inc VAT
Other charges worth knowing: Additional inspection £50; annual rent increase £35

Source

National franchise C, Northwich office

Full management: 11% plus VAT (13.2% inc VAT)
Setup or tenancy fee: £600 inc VAT setup; £600 inc VAT re-letting
Renewal: £300 inc VAT
Other charges worth knowing: Section 13 rent notice £90; withdrawal after referencing starts £480

Source

National franchise E, Crewe office

Full management: 11% plus VAT (13.2% inc VAT)
Setup or tenancy fee: From 50% plus VAT (60% inc VAT); the sheet does not say of which rent period
Renewal: £95 plus VAT (£114 inc VAT)
Other charges worth knowing: Deposit registration £60; extra visit £72

Source

Independent agent, Congleton

Full management: Up to 12.5% plus VAT (15% inc VAT)
Setup or tenancy fee: Up to £495 plus VAT (£594 inc VAT)
Renewal: Not stated
Other charges worth knowing: Additional inspection £108; Section 13 rent notice £144 (fee sheet May 2026)

Source

Independent agent, Wilmslow

Full management: Up to 12% of rent inc VAT
Setup or tenancy fee: One month's rent inc VAT (shown elsewhere on the page as up to 120% of a month's rent)
Renewal: £240 inc VAT
Other charges worth knowing: Deposit registration £42; rent increase negotiation £60

Source

Caso Complete: 8% of rent + VAT, capped at £150 a month including VAT. Caso Portfolio (two or more properties): 5% plus VAT. Setup: none. Renewal: none. Exit: none. Deposit registration: included.

Chester has its own table on the Chester page. These sheets are from Cheshire towns outside the city.

What a management fee should include

Rent collection and payment tracking
Arrears follow-up and dated records
Rent paid within the agreed working days
Monthly statements and contractor invoices
Tenant contact and an out-of-hours emergency line
Repairs agreed with you and passed on at cost
Inspection reports and follow-up
Safety certificate and renewal tracking
Tenancy and deposit protection records
Address-specific licensing checks and application support

Questions to ask any Cheshire property manager

1What is the total annual bill, including VAT and any minimum charge?
2What is included in management and what is charged separately?
3Are there setup, renewal, rent review or exit fees?
4How many working days after the tenant pays do I receive my rent?
5Do you add any markup or commission to contractor invoices?
6Which Client Money Protection and redress schemes do you belong to?
7How do you check the licensing rules for my exact property address?
8Who finds a tenant, who handles emergencies and how do I leave?

Compare your management bill in Cheshire

On £989 a month rent

Monthly rent

Current fee, inc VAT

%

Setup fee per tenancy

Renewal fee

Monthly extras

Tenancy length

months

What you pay now

£2,069 a year

A year, from the figures above

Caso Complete

£1,139 a year

8% of rent + VAT, capped at £150 a month including VAT

Caso Portfolio

£712 a year

5% plus VAT, two or more properties

Complete with rent guarantee (illustrative)

£1,405 a year

Against your agent total £2,069 a year. Supplied at cost, no markup.

You would pay £930 a year less on Caso Complete. That is 0.9 months of your rent.

Setup and renewal are spread over the tenancy length. Repairs, licences and insurance are excluded on both sides.

Property management companies in Cheshire

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Property management company fees in Cheshire

National franchise A, Warrington office

National franchise C, Northwich office

National franchise E, Crewe office

Independent agent, Congleton

Independent agent, Wilmslow

What a management fee should include

Questions to ask any Cheshire property manager

Compare your management bill in Cheshire

What you pay now

Caso Complete

Caso Portfolio

Complete with rent guarantee (illustrative)

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